The eternal nature of life sets itself
in our consciousness at our beckon call. We can see the eternal facts of life
ever turning when we open the eyes of our hearts.

Some things in life—countless
numbers of things—the things of God—never, ever change. Unlike our moods, the
disposition of our hearts, our circumstances, the people we relate with, and
all sorts of other things, God is unchanging and unchangeable. This fact is
manifest in the nature of life.

Our problems are bound to dredge
up thick and misty clouds of doubt, worry, anger, and contempt, but at every
problem there is the opportunity—to allow the light to pass through the clouds
in ways to light up our days.

So, our days can transcend the
extent of our problems if we are mindful of the Lord in our going out and
coming home.

God is the one helping us with
meaning regarding helpful and hopeful attributions of life, and, in this, God
is the one that is deeming us safe for passage beyond strife.

In consideration of these facts,
that God is eternal and our problems are temporary, closing our hearts is
madness. We will not achieve divine gladness, and attain a peaceful repose,
unless we keep our hearts open. Open hearts before God are blessed eventually.

Problems and difficulties will
always be part of our lives, but, where we are able to remain cognisant of the
eternal Presence of God, anxiousness is offset by a prevailing thankfulness
leading to a stilling peacefulness.

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Even though our lives seem
permanent here and now, there is something much more permanent—and ever
permanent in its permanence—is the concept of eternity. The difficulties we
experience now are hardly comparable with the glory we shall experience then.

Bearing close to mind the hope of
glory in eternity, our temporary difficulties and problems are put into
perspective. Our problems are endurable.